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The family-focussed Nissan Dualis is being taken slightly upmarket for 2014.

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It has an all-new crossover body hidden under all the black plastic wrapping on this test car.

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The new Dualis is predicted to share its mechanical platform with the next X-Trail.

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Although that's all secret until a likely unveiling at the LA Motor Show in November.

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Nissan Dualis spy shots.

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